Key Takeaways:
– James Gunn shares a sneak peek of Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in the new Superman film.
– Jimmy Olsen is a photojournalist who works at the Daily Planet, along with Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
– The Superman movie is the first part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's reimagined DC Universe.
– The movie highlights a strong ensemble cast and is scheduled to hit theaters in July 2025.
Dive into Further Details
Well, folks, James Gunn is tantalizing Superman fans with a sneak peek into his much-anticipated film. And, this time, we're introduced to Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen. Would you believe it? Skyler, who you might recognize from ‘Santa Clarita Diet,' ‘Booksmart,' or ‘Vacation,' will be playing the adventurous photojournalist in the new Superman film.
Meet Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen is a charming character who works alongside iconic figures like Clark Kent, played by David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, and Wendell Pierce's Perry White. They all run around the hustle and bustle of the notoriously popular Daily Planet in the make-believe city, Metropolis. Gunn took to Twitter to share a shot of Gisondo, looking all excited with a big thumbs-up. He was sporting Jimmy's classic hair swoop, which we just can't overlook.
A Tribute to Jimmy Olsen's Debut
In his tweet, Gunn also celebrated the anniversary of Jimmy Olsen, who first appeared on this day in 1941. The character was created by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster & Bob Maxwell and initially showed up as an “office boy” in Action Comics 6. Gunn is clearly stoked for fans to see Skyler Gisondo's portrayal of Olsen in the film, set for release in July.
Revamping the DC Universe
With Superman, Gunn, and Peter Safran are breathing new life into the DC Universe. This movie is the starter of the multi-part series named Gods and Monsters: Chapter One. The diverse cast list boasts names like Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Anthony Carrigan, and others who will be portraying beloved DC characters. Newcomer Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen will be joining other dynamic actors at the Daily Planet office, including Beck Bennet as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and debutant Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe.
Wrapping up the Filming
It seems like only yesterday when Gunn announced the wrap up of the Superman movie, expressing his gratitude towards the cast and crew for their vibrant creativity and hard work. He mentioned how the journey was just as fulfilling as the destination, with the hundreds of shared emotions on set making the experience even more memorable.
Anticipated Film Release
With Skyler Gisondo's look as Jimmy Olsen revealed, fans are eagerly speculating how his character would be portrayed. Will he be the enthusiastic photographer who hangs onto Lois' every word, or does Gunn have a surprise for us? We can only wait and watch. All we know is that Superman is set for a big-screen release on July 11, 2025. So mark your calendars because the DC Universe is coming back with a bang!
